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What to Pack for a Day on the Slopes: Don’t Forget These Essentials
November 12, 2026
The complete checklist for a ski or snowboard day: base layers, mid layers, waterproof jacket and pants, helmet, goggles, gloves, socks, face protection, a small...
Jami Riener
How to Choose the Right Ski or Snowboard for Your Skill Level
Match skis and snowboards to your ability: what flex, length and profile beginners, intermediates, advanced and expert riders should look for, plus where to ride...
All-Mountain Ski Buying Guide
How to choose all-mountain skis: waist width (90–105mm), camber vs. rocker, flex, twin tips and sizing by height and ability, plus our current picks. ...
Noah Spengler
Video: How To Seal A Dry Bag
November 5, 2026
An improperly sealed dry bag won't stay dry. Curran from Next Adventure shows how to purge the air, roll the top at least three times,...
Jared Links
Six of Oregon's Best Rock Climbing Areas (Plus Routes Not to Miss)
A climber's guide to six standout crags in and near Oregon: Smith Rock, Trout Creek, Broughton Bluff, Viento, Beacon Rock and French's Dome, with classic...
Jesse Rubenstein
Video: How to Get Into a Kayak
Getting into a kayak from a dock is easy once you know the trick. Watch our quick video and follow the steps to launch without...
Curran Shaw
Staff Pick: Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20F UL Sleeping Bag Review
A Next Adventure staffer reviews the Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20F UL after 150 days on the Continental Divide Trail: warm when damp, well ventilated, and roomy...
Ben Ferguson
Mastering the Art of Kayak Reentry: A Guide for Sit-On-Top Enthusiasts
How to flip and climb back onto a sit-on-top kayak after a capsize, with separate techniques for narrow recreational boats and wide fishing kayaks. ...
Best Shoes for Kayaking: An Expert Review
Our paddling staff compares four kayak shoes: the Astral Loyak, Astral TR1 Mesh, NRS Paddle Wetshoe, and Adidas Terrex Trail Cross XT, and explains which...
Brownlee Crappie Shootout Recap: Kayak Fishing Brownlee Reservoir
A Next Adventure staffer's recap of the ninth annual Brownlee Crappie Shootout: car camping, float-and-jig crappie tactics on the Powder River Arm, a kayak tow,...
Ian Porteous
How to Pack with Compression Sacks (Video)
How to use a compression sack to shrink your sleeping bag and clothes for backpacking: stuff, don't fold, compress evenly, and never store your bag...
Andy T
The 12 Days of Yakmas: Gift Ideas for the Kayaker on Your List
Stumped on what to get the paddler in your life? Our paddling staff counts down 12 gifts kayakers actually use, from pogies and dry bags...
Seth West